The first day of fall arrives Sept. 22, bringing crisp weather, cooler nights and heavy morning dew.

In early July, I could read the newspaper outdoors at 9:30 p.m. These days, I turn the lights on at the patio at 7:30 p.m. In a few months we will turn our headlights on at 5 p.m.

Plants react to the shortened day more than we do. Reduced photosynthesis triggers slower growth, increased root development and will soon cause leaves to turn colour and fall.

The first day of fall arrives Sept. 22, bringing crisp weather, cooler nights and heavy morning dew.

Gardeners will busy themselves looking after the following tasks:

Repairing grass: Early fall is the best season to sow........

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